Funny enough me and
@Bexley Blue were having this very same chat this morning.
We weren't tight enough at the back, especially Pre-Kev/Lopata who helped to address that a bit. As you say we weren't ruthless up top enough either all season.
Where are the goals coming from with what we have is a fair question.
I'd back Murphy for 15-20 goals, but there are concerns over his fitness. Will we get 40 games out of him?...I'd say not unfortunately.
Cards, double figures would be a decent return out of him. But again, will he will remain fit enough to achieve that?
Dalby, he'll probably remain the most injury free of the attacking options, a double figure return would be a fair assumption from him again.
Powell, needs a good pre-season to get his confidence up. Has the potential to hit double figures but needs a solid run in the team and take his chances when he gets them. His pace should destroy defences but needs to work on finishing.
Mooney, hit double figures for Alty last season from a wide right position. Hopefully he can do the same for us. Hopefully he is eager to impress and does the business.
Bridge, more of a creator for me and I like him in a wide left role. He's capable of pushing towards double figures I think if he is played in a more attacking role, rather than having to worry about doing the dirty defensive work. But again only if he remains fit.
Husin, looks a player to me. But not sure he's going to be that CM type that gets a huge amount of goals. Hopefully he will chip in with his fair share. I'd suggest he will be the one who scores worldy's only.
So all that said, I do personally feel we are missing that one out and out put your house on it 20 goal striker which could be the difference between an ok season and a great one. But, most clubs are in the market for one of those, they are hot property and come at a price. Have we got the resources to obtain the mythical 20 goal man is the question? I'm sure we'd all like one.
I'd add we need some goals from CM along with some muscle in there and the defenders need to chip in with goals as well for good measure. But again, it comes down to resource. They are hot property and in high demand.
I'm sure there will be some decent attacking names on the football dept hit-list. Let's hope we can get one or two of them over the line to give us the best chance possible of hitting 70+ goals. But it may take some time as we wait and attempt to fight off big competition.